Baked Mac and Cheese

This baked mac and cheese is a family favorite recipe, loved by both children and adults. It uses a combination of cheeses, layered in the dish as well as melted into a rich and creamy cheese sauce, for the ultimate in cheesy deliciousness! Perfect for a comforting dinner or as a holiday side dish!

Ingredients:

1 lb. dry elbow macaroni pasta

½ cup salted butter

½ cup all-purpose flour

2 cups milk, at room temperature (I use 2%, but whole milk will also work well)

2 cups half-and-half, at room temperature

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

12 ounces cubed Velveeta cheese, at room temperature

3 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese, divided (at room temperature)

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon dry mustard

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Pinch of nutmeg